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Crayon Resist Webs

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Crayon Resist Webs

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

School-Age

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.

Objectives:  

Children will:

• create a piece of artwork using a new technique.
• tell about their work.

Washington Common Core Standard

EALR 1

The Washington State K–12 Arts Learning Standard:
EALR 1: The student understands and applies arts knowledge and skills in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts

• Component 1.2: Develops arts skills and techniques.

o   Applies, experiences, and practices basic arts skills and techniques in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.

Crayon Resist Webs

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Materials: 

• white crayons
• watercolor paints
• water
• paintbrushes
• paper

Procedure: 

• Begin lesson by showing the children how to do the watercolor/crayon resist technique.
  
• Start by drawing with white crayon on the paper.
  
• When finished with the design, paint the page with watercolors (the crayon design will show through).
  
• Invite the children to create their web designs using this technique.
  
• As the children are working, ask them questions to get them like:
  • What do you think of this new art technique? 
  • What do you like about your picture?
  • What title would you give this work?

Assessment: 

• Observe and record children's reactions as they try the new technique on their own. Provide them with an opportunity to share their finished piece with other children. What did they have to say about their work and the crayon resist technique?

• Make note of which directions the children got correct and which ones they struggled with. Revisit directions with them if needed. 

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• Arts Ideas: Paper Chains

Kids can really get into these! Take many strips (about 2 x 8 inches or 5 x 20 cm) of construction paper (white paper will do too) and staple the first one into a circle. Form the next circle and loop it through the first one. Keep on going until your chain has the desired length. This is a fun project when you use "seasonal" colors, like red, white and blue for the 4th of July celebration, or orange and black for Halloween.